Is British Embassy in Tehran open?

Due to the changing developments of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Embassy is continually adjusting how we provide services safely for both customers and staff. The Embassy is largely closed to the public and services have been reduced.

Does UK have embassy in Tehran?

The British Embassy in Iran maintains and develops relations between the UK and Iran. Find out more on our UK and Iran news page. We provide services to British nationals living in and visiting Iran.

How do I contact the British Embassy?

You can contact the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at any time by calling +44 (0)20 7008 1500. If your enquiry concerns an application for a British passport, you should call +44 (0)300 222 0000 on Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and at weekends and public holidays from 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Can Iranian citizens travel to Greece?

Greece is open for travel. Most visitors from Iran can travel to Greece without restrictions. No quarantine is required. Find travel restrictions, quarantine and entry requirements to travel Greece.

Does the UK still have an embassy in Iran?

It is located at 198 Ferdowsi Avenue in Tehran. Following the 2011 attack on the Embassy and the expulsion of the British ambassador by Iran, Britain reduced its diplomatic relations with Iran to “the lowest possible level” and closed its embassy.

Can Iranian citizens travel to UK?

UK tourist visa is required for Iranian citizens. The stay is usually short with a period of 180 days and visa expires in 180 days. Applicant is required to be present when applying for UK tourist visa. A total of 11 documents are required for applying UK tourist visa.

What can the British embassy help with?

How can the British Embassy help?

• Issuing a replacement passport or other travel documents if yours are lost or stolen.
• Helping you to stay safe in the event of terrorism or a natural disaster.
• Assistance if you are the victim of a crime.
• Helping friends or family transfer money to you in an emergency.

What can an embassy help with?

While the Consular officers provide immediate and personal assistance to American citizens every day around the world — replacing lost passports, assisting injured or ill travelers, and assisting with marriages, births, and adoptions, other sections of the embassy provide more specialized assistance.

Does Iran have an embassy in London?

The Embassy of Iran in London is the diplomatic mission of Iran in the United Kingdom. It is located in a terrace overlooking Hyde Park in South Kensington, Westminster, London, next to the embassy of Ethiopia. Iran also maintains a Consular Section at 50 Kensington Court, South Kensington.

Is Iran a beautiful country?

Iran is an amazingly beautiful country. You can climb enormous mountains, such as Mount Damavand. You can walk through the lush forests of northern Iran. You can go alone in the unique Lut desert, and experience a sense of freedom you had not fathomed before.

Can I get help from British embassy?

You can contact us by phone 24/7 for help or advice from anywhere in the world by calling the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on 0207 008 5000, or your nearest British embassy, High Commission or Consulate.

What can the British embassy do for you?

The British Embassy provides representation for Britain overseas and is run by the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. It handles political, social and cultural relationships between Britain and its host country, but more importantly, from a traveller’s point of view – it could provide help in a crisis.

How good is Iran passport?

The Iranian passport currently ranks on the 104th place according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index. It is considered one of the lowest ranking passports in the world. Iranian passport holders have visa-free access to only 39 destinations including Sri Lanka, Ecuador, Turkey and Seychelles.

Is it safe to visit Tehran?

Iran – Level 4: Do Not Travel Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of kidnapping and the arbitrary arrest and detention of U.S. citizens.